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Chayson Family History

Chayson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clayson, Chason, Cayson, Hasson, Hanson, Charton, Cason, Cayton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Chayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Chayson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Chayson. For the veterans among your Chayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Chayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chayson in 1979 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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